Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fixated
adjective
/fɪkˈseɪtɪd/
Definition
To have an obsessive focus or attachment.
Examples
- She was fixated on her phone, ignoring everything around her.
- His fixated thoughts on the project consumed him, leading to sleepless nights.
- The artist was fixated on capturing the perfect light in her painting.
Meaning
When someone is fixated, they are unable to focus on anything other than a particular idea, person, or object. This can lead to a narrow view of reality, where everything else becomes less important.
Synonyms
- Obsessed
- Preoccupied
- Engrossed
- Ingrained
